Commons begins debate on bill to preserve provincial House seats

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invokes court orders to avoid addressing the minister's role in the described trial.Because of the court orders in this case, I cannot comment further.
2. deflected
   FinanceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies sharing information without addressing the timing, attendees or oath details requested.Certainly, everyone had access to the same details.
3. deflected
   FinanceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again denies any briefing occurred without answering the specific questions about NDP knowledge or oaths.there was no secret discussion.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing investments instead of addressing the claimed policy failures on prices and emissions.$6 billion with GM in Oshawa for an electric vehicle plant and $5 billion between LG and Stellantis in Windsor to make the transition to electric vehicles.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for delaying bills rather than explaining outcomes of government spending.the Conservatives are showing once again that their main role in this chamber is to delay important legislation and distract from important issues.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer responds with a counter-question about a Quebec project instead of addressing the prime minister's credibility.Would the Bloc Québécois be in favour of the federal government conducting an independent assessment of the third link in Quebec City?
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the Bloc leader's past actions rather than explaining how the decision aligns with science.I would also like to remind him that his leader allowed drilling on Anticosti Island without any environmental assessment whatsoever.
8. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains Canada's emissions targets and ongoing oil use but does not directly address whether the project is green.The IPCC also noted that, despite everything we are going to do, we will continue to consume oil, with 35 million barrels in 2050.
9. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses emissions targets but avoids explaining the Bay du Nord approval.We are on track to reducing them by 40% to 45%.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Provides general info on CCS but defers specific position on EOR.We have been clear that there will be a tax credit associated with the implementation of carbon capture and sequestration technologies.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to praising Canadian tech instead of addressing EOR inclusion.Two of the top 100 clean-tech companies in the world this year were Canadian carbon capture and sequestration technologies.
12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the backroom deals question by talking about partnership.ministers of the Crown work with their provincial counterparts across a range of issues all the time.
13. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Describes the project qualities without committing to carbon tax exemption.The Bay du Nord project is one of the lowest emission-intensity projects in the world.
14. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Changes subject to criticize opposition instead of addressing inflation.Why are the Conservatives playing politics instead of helping Canadians?
15. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on past votes rather than current inflation actions.We proposed the Canada child benefit and the Conservatives voted against it.
16. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the question by personal anecdote and general statement.However, the train I take to Ottawa, the airplanes many of us use, run and will run for a long time on oil—
17. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the emissions plan without addressing the specific approval of Bay du Nord.the plan we tabled in the House last week was based on several sources of information, including information from the Canada Energy Regulator showing that oil production is projected to increase.
18. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists policies and targets but does not address whether the Bay du Nord approval contradicts the emissions plan.We have a price on pollution that is among the most ambitious in the world.
19. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses support for fertilizer access but does not clarify the position on the 35% tariff.That is why we are doing everything we can to ensure that fertilizer arrives in Canada and gets to our farmers.
20. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms that critical minerals strategy includes processing and battery production, addressing phosphate indirectly via the broader list.It is a critical element of driving the economy going forward, all the way from extraction to processing to battery production and electrical vehicle production.
21. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists existing support programs but does not address the fertilizer reduction plan or carbon tax impacts on farmers.We have been there working collaboratively with my colleagues, the provincial ministers in the Prairies, to make sure that ranchers are able to get feed for their cattle.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the assessment process and net-zero requirements but does not address the per-barrel output modelling or carbon capture funding.This project will include requirements for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 137 other environmental protection measures.
23. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses economic diversification opportunities in Alberta including carbon capture and critical minerals.In Alberta, those opportunities certainly involve carbon capture and sequestration, hydrogen, biofuels, critical minerals and a range of other things.
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details military aid provided but does not address expulsion of diplomats or provision of Harpoon systems.I have announced six tranches of military aid, totalling over $110 million.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general concern and meetings but offers no plans to stop atrocities.That is why we have been meeting with our like-minded allies about this issue from day one.
26. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the contracts by stating they were terminated upon allegations.With respect to Supermax, following allegations of forced labour from the supplier, we terminated all contracts with the supplier.
27. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions raising concerns with WHO but does not address UNRWA or specific accountability measures.In fact, anytime I speak with any head of a UN organization, the one thing we focus on is making sure that all humanitarian aid focuses on the protection of all human rights.
28. misdirected
    Diversity and InclusionMr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the Quebec-specific question and pivots to general support for science.We will continue to support our robust science and research ecosystem, which reflects Canada's strengths and advances Canadian interests
29. deflected
    Diversity and InclusionMr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support for science without addressing internal Liberal criticism or Quebec realities.Institutions are taking measures to integrate diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices.
30. deflected
    FinanceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the ethics question and shifts to economic talking points.This is an opportunity for me to share the exact economic fundamentals with which we head into this budget
31. answered
    FinanceMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly denies that the requested information was shared.I can assure the hon. members of the House that no such information was shared.
32. deflected
    FinanceMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific revenue question and pivots to economic achievements.The economic fundamentals are sound.
33. answered
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the budget question by detailing specific IP investments.Budget 2021 proposed to invest $90 million to create ElevateIP, a program to help accelerators and incubators provide start-ups with access to intellectual property expertise.
34. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to tourism spending then attacks the opposition instead of addressing the listed examples.If the opposition, which is opportunistic and obstructionist, wants to help Canadians and focus on affordability, they can do the right thing, bring Bill C-8 to a vote
35. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the vacancy timeline but adds unrelated program spending.I can assure the hon. member, this House and all Canadians that the filling of that position is moving in due course according to the rules of fair hiring we have put in place, and I would expect that announcement will be made very soon.
36. deflected
    TransportationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites provincial responsibility and avoids committing to a federal timeline or plan.As I shared with my colleague, the issue is a provincial responsibility.
37. deflected
    Climate ChangeMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects a premise but does not address the transition or lobby concerns raised.the IPCC did not say what he just said.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the upcoming schedule after the break.